Denny Yen

Correct its airline logo...Frontier's logo is very simple, just those words. Nevertheless, Frontier's tails have become so recognizable that they have become as part of the airline's identity.

FAA classifies electronic devices according to categories set by the FCC, for e.g., Class A devices, Class B and so on. The factors for classification include RF output, shielding in the device itself, etc. At present almost all of RF devices are prohibited, and these include cellphones, walkie-talkies, wireless LAN card on laptop, etc. A few weeks ago, on a CX flight I took from TPE to HKG, someone's cellphone rang at a critical moment just after take-off (before reaching cruising altitude). And it continued ringing for less than a minute. Nothing happened to the a/c...but F/A immediately made a PA saying a cellphone ringing was heard and remind passengers to switch off. After we reached cruising altitude, the F/As went from seat to seat asking passengers to re-check their cells to make sure it is properly turned-off.

Airlines choose an icon that can be instantly recognized as their national icon. For e.g.: Qantas- kangaroo = australia EVA- compas = reminder of its roots in shipping business JAL- sun = land of rising sun MAS- wau = malay kite

CX = reminds me of chicken wings...especially BBQ chicken wings. On a serious note, I think Frontier Airlines' name plus billboard fonts are unique. I've seen them in Canada and Alaska. More here: http://www.lockonaviation.net/html/frontierairlines.html

This is a vid demo of SU-35 Fighter, watch the back-flips and almost standstill in mid-air maneuver. http://bemil.chosun.com/movie%20link/su-35.wmv Note also the mysterious object at 1:55-1:57 of the film. Rumored to be RODS (a mysterious squid-like flying creature). http://www.subversiveelement.com/Rods.html

Within China's Pearl River delta itself (Guandong province), there are 5 major airports within a 50km radius (Guangzhou, HK, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Macau). That area is the world's workshop for electronic goods/semiconductors/ICs where it is crucial to have reliable and fase delivery. DHL is building its cargo/logistics hub there for Far east market. Whereas, the more established one especially HKIA/CLK is renewing/expanding better cargo facilities to meet demands.

Most airlines (for e.g., AC Jazz, ANK and LH Regional) use DHC8-300, ATR42/72 or BAe146 for these kind of intercity flights. In Japan, they use a self-service ticket kiosk, which can read driving license/passport. Just go to the airport, pay and collect your ticket/boarding pass at the vending machine. Compared to Bullet trains, these flights are cheaper and faster. Passengers take it because of its frequency and less hassle check-in. Flights are reasonably frequent enough that it's like a highway bus service. Flying time is 40mins or 50mins. They are fast, efficient and a quick way to get around.

Some info on the Tg. Kupang crash:

It crashed into a hill inside a rubber plantation near Paya Jaras/Sg Buloh area. There was a heavy thunderstorm at that time. A/c involved was JA8051 http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19770927-0

OT: I recall that investigators did not pin any errors on the part of TPE tower. The T/O clearance came when the a/c was just turning into the threshold. And the pilots thought the controller could see the a/c from the tower during the typhoon. This led them to think they were on the right rwy. Interestingly, the report noted 10 clues that were available to the pilots, which could tell them they are on the wrong rwy: - Para-Visual Display - to show if aligned to correct rwy localizer - Primary Flight Display - Airport navigation diagram - A/c heading reference - Centerline lighting on taxiway - Rwy centerline lights - Signage - Centerline lights color leading into taxiway and rwy - Rwy edge lights - Rwy/Taxiway's width difference

Perhaps the older members of MW will remember about a significant Nuri crash. It carried Ghazali Shafie, the Foreign Minister at that time, in the 1980s. My memory of the exact details is quite vague, but the gist of it is as follows: At that time, the truce with CPM (Communist Party of Malaya) wasn't in place yet. The Nuri went down in a thick jungle region of the Peninsular. There was a news blackout at the early stagebecause the authorities fear that he might have been or risk being captured by CPM. The SAR operation was huge and involved commandos, army and police. Miraculously, he was found alive (scratches/bruises but no serious internal injuries) despite being thrown out of the chopper...he landed on the tree vines, which presumably cushioned his fall.

Radar fire was indeed in 1994. At that time, I was still studying in the UK. I remember about the chaos and we almost miss our connecting flights from SIN to LHR.

BOAC = British Overseas Airways Corp (predecessor of BA). Here is the history: http://72.14.207.104/search?q=cache:k1W2KE...en&ct=clnk&cd=1 A/c in pic is indeed a Vickers VC10. Here is the history: http://www.vc10.net/History/historyBOAC.html Some engineering drawings: http://www.vc10.net/background_pictures.html

Large pics...circa 1965. Its hard to believe those rubber plantations were subsequently gazetted by the gov't to become Kg Baru Subang. In the 1980s, part of it became TUDM Subang. In 1990s, it became Subang Light Industrial zone. BOAC Vickers (?) Road heading left leads to Kg Baru Subang and Kg Melayu Subang. If you continue onwards and turn left at a junction, there is an old road that connects to TUDM Subang and Ladang Kerry(?). Heading right leads to Sg Buloh, RRIM, Tanah Merah, K.Selangor, Paya Jaras, Kepong, FRIM, etc.

Great Wall one is good enough for a post card. Good perspective, depth. You can convert it into B&W for dramatic effect.

The best source of info would be directly from the vendors (usually ERP providers such as Oracle, IBM, etc). However, note that they are bound by non-disclosure/trade-secret rules, and hence, may not be able to reveal too detailed info. You may have to request them for some brochures/materials. For a list of vendors, go to: http://www.thirtythousandfeet.com/soft.htm http://www.sabreairlinesolutions.com/ http://www.lhsystems.com/en/topic3/topic32/index.htm My search at google shows the following info:- This one contains case-studies on various airlines (extracts only). http://frontpage.hypermall.com/jforrest/DS...ne_decision.htm A possible source of materials is the "Airline Industry" journal: http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0CWU

More airlines (BA, Asiana, KE, SAS, ANA, etc) are now being raided. http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/newsArticl...&archived=False

Picked this piece of news this morning. Sounds very serious. http://www.forbes.com/business/feeds/afx/2...afx2527495.html

Yes, they have...some village headmen suggested tying each lantern to a fishing rod. Once the candle extinguishes, the owner just pull-back the lantern as if they are reeling in the fish. Similar way to kite-flying.

This photo was taken by a guy who lived in the same city as I am. One sky lantern crashed onto the siade of a building, and burnt up. Fire hazard and mess left by "crashed" lanterns are also un-environment friendly. Daylight pic...structure in foreground with blue stripe is a petrol station.

The fire was caused after several sky lanterns landed on the northern side of 1 rwy and started bush fires. Forcing CKS officials to close 1 rwy. The incident occured on Sunday night throughout early Monday morning in the wake of the the last day of CNY celebrations. It is a custom for Taiwanese to launch sky lanterns, which carries their wishes for the year ahead. It was estimated that between 100,000 to 300,000 lanterns were launched on that night alone. These are obviously a hazard to air traffic, and ground as well.

FAT = Far-eastern Air Transport Co. - a Taiwanese carrier which serves mainly domestic. They have int'l services, however, these are not daily. Mostly 757s and MDs. UNI Air = UNI Air - also a Taiwanese domestic carrier. It is affiliated with Evergreen Group (the parent co. of EVA Air). Mostly MDs.

Jaeju/Cheju/Jeju island is very beautiful...it was the setting for "Winter Sonanta" drama. 20years ago, it was so dull, mainly fishing villages. No one could have imaged how it will turn out to be today. It is also a notorious paradise for casinos hostess clubs...a place for officials to launder money from kickbacks.

Video news capture of pink F/A is here: http://www.ettoday.com/2006/01/25/162-1899119.htm Routing discussion: http://www.jadeair.com.tw/modules/ipboard/...?showtopic=1989